For nearly two years I did a daily poetry study from an eclectic collections of poems. For me, it is a way of learning more about poetry, enjoying the reading of poetry, and hoping there is an influence in my own poetry writing.
I completed that book and have moved on to using All of Us - The Collected Poems of Raymond Carver. Carver is one of my favorite writers - short stories or poetry and this book was a logical selection since all of his poetry is included in this one volume. I love Carver's easy conversational style of writing poetry. His pouring out heart and soul onto paper for all to see. This collection takes the reader through his struggles with alcohol, getting clean, meeting Tess Gallagher and writing some of his best work just before he died all too soon. What a kick in the teeth that was to get you shit together, find your true love and be blindsided by the big "C".
This is a daily treat for me to savor just one poem at a time. I have turned to Carver at various times in my life and his wife Tess's work as well. I find a comfort in their words as well as their style.
Poetry is something that I enjoy writing, but will never have the finis of Carver or many of my other favorites. However, I still write a poem a day and keep trying.
Copyright © 2015 Annie
Always…I wish you peace, joy and happiness, but most of all I wish you Love.
As Ever, Annie
I completed that book and have moved on to using All of Us - The Collected Poems of Raymond Carver. Carver is one of my favorite writers - short stories or poetry and this book was a logical selection since all of his poetry is included in this one volume. I love Carver's easy conversational style of writing poetry. His pouring out heart and soul onto paper for all to see. This collection takes the reader through his struggles with alcohol, getting clean, meeting Tess Gallagher and writing some of his best work just before he died all too soon. What a kick in the teeth that was to get you shit together, find your true love and be blindsided by the big "C".
This is a daily treat for me to savor just one poem at a time. I have turned to Carver at various times in my life and his wife Tess's work as well. I find a comfort in their words as well as their style.
Poetry is something that I enjoy writing, but will never have the finis of Carver or many of my other favorites. However, I still write a poem a day and keep trying.
Copyright © 2015 Annie
Always…I wish you peace, joy and happiness, but most of all I wish you Love.
As Ever, Annie
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